Mississippi
Mississippi is the #3 state with the lowest child vaccination rates for COVID-19
As of the final week of April 2022, simply over 1,100 kids in the US have died from COVID-19 for the reason that begin of the pandemic, based on the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention. For comparability, almost 1 million adults have died in the identical time-frame. Decrease loss of life and hospitalization charges amongst individuals 18 and youthful could point out that kids expertise COVID-19 much less severely.
Regardless of a typically milder sickness, colleges have been upended through the pandemic, and kids have suffered socially, emotionally, and academically from two years of shutdowns and social distancing measures. To fight extra systemic disruptions and defend communities on a bigger scale, the Meals and Drug Administration absolutely licensed the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 16 and over and granted emergency authorization for kids between 5 and 16. Neither the Moderna nor Johnson & Johnson vaccines are licensed—even on an emergency foundation—for these underneath 17 within the case of Moderna and 18 within the case of Johnson & Johnson.
Citing knowledge compiled by the CDC and the Division of Well being and Human Providers, HeyTutor checked out vaccination charges amongst kids in each state within the U.S. and Washington D.C. Booster photographs aren’t but really useful for kids underneath 12. States are ranked by vaccination charges amongst kids ages 5-11 as of Apr. 29, 2022.
Learn on to be taught extra about little one vaccination charges in your state, or take a look at the nationwide checklist right here.
Mississippi by the numbers
– Kids absolutely vaccinated:
— Ages 5-11: 12.2% (33,091)
— Ages 12-17: 38.1% (92,936)
– With not less than one dose:
— Ages 5-11: 15.4% (41,883)
— Ages 12-17: 45.8% (111,606)
– With booster dose:
— Ages 12-17: 11.2% (10,416)
There are 73 million kids underneath the age of 18 within the U.S., representing nearly one-quarter of the full inhabitants. Nationally, about 30% of youngsters between the ages of 5 and 11, and 60% of youngsters between 12 and 17 are absolutely vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19.
Nonetheless, considerations in regards to the vaccine persist, with dad and mom questioning its efficacy in addition to each its short- and long-term unwanted side effects. And whereas many dad and mom share the identical considerations, the energy of these misgivings varies by demographic, geographic, and political strains, based on a recurring survey carried out by the COVID States Mission. The undertaking consisted of a multi-university group of researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Rutgers, and Northwestern Universities. The survey polled almost 23,000 people from the tip of December 2021 to late January 2022.
Faculty-educated dad and mom usually tend to vaccinate their kids than dad and mom and not using a faculty diploma, for instance. And when parental earnings as an indicator of vaccination probability, 81% of the best earners—individuals making not less than $150,000 yearly—reported they’re more likely to vaccinate their kids in comparison with 46% of fogeys incomes $25,000 or much less.
Dad and mom within the Northeastern and Western U.S. usually tend to vaccinate their youngsters than dad and mom in Midwestern and Southern states. Vaccine probability varies considerably between city and rural breakdowns as effectively, with dad and mom of youngsters in rural areas reporting they’re much less doubtless—by almost 20 proportion factors—to vaccinate their kids.
Vaccine hesitancy is larger—and rising—amongst dad and mom of youngsters between 5 and 11. When wanting on the parental political affiliation of this age bracket, 42% of Republican dad and mom surveyed in January 2022 say they’re more likely to vaccinate their children in comparison with 55% of Independents and 76% of Democrats. Amongst all three teams, the proportion of fogeys expressing the probability of vaccinating their kids declined since September 2021.
Politics is taking part in an more and more giant and typically disproportionate function in communication in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. An Related Press investigation discovered the anti-vaccine group Kids’s Well being Protection—run by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—greater than doubled its income within the first 12 months of the pandemic to $6.8 million. AP reported the group targets and spreads misinformation to individuals already extra more likely to not belief the vaccine, together with moms and Black People.
Because the fall of 2021, Asian and Hispanic dad and mom are constantly extra more likely to vaccinate their kids, whereas white and Black dad and mom report a decrease probability.
As the tip of this college 12 months approaches and directors plan for the autumn, COVID-19 vaccine mandates for college students will likely be an ongoing dialog. Presently, 4 states—California, Illinois, Louisiana, and New York—in addition to Washington D.C. have carried out some sort of mandate that will likely be carried out within the fall. Nineteen states have banned them.
Proceed on to see which states have the best and lowest little one vaccination charges for COVID-19.
States with the best little one vaccination charges for COVID-19
#1. Vermont: 58.8% of youngsters ages 5-11 and 81.3% of youngsters ages 12-17 absolutely vaccinated
#2. Rhode Island: 50.7% of youngsters ages 5-11 and 81.6% of youngsters ages 12-17 absolutely vaccinated
#3. Massachusetts: 49.5% of youngsters ages 5-11 and 78.7% of youngsters ages 12-17 absolutely vaccinated
States with the bottom little one vaccination charges for COVID-19
#1. Alabama: 10.1% of youngsters ages 5-11 and 34.9% of youngsters ages 12-17 absolutely vaccinated
#2. Louisiana: 11.9% of youngsters ages 5-11 and 38.9% of youngsters ages 12-17 absolutely vaccinated
#3. Mississippi: 12.2% of youngsters ages 5-11 and 38.1% of youngsters ages 12-17 absolutely vaccinated
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — From the moment Jeff Lebby arrived in Starkville, the first-time head coach has preached that a show is coming to Mississippi State.
The Bulldogs certainly put on a show for game one of his tenure, as MSU had 450 yards of total offense and ran away with a 56-7 victory on Saturday against Eastern Kentucky. It gave the coach his first career win and kicked off a new era of football.
“One of the coolest things for myself and my family, the fans showed out. Over 10,000 students showed up and hung with us through the rain. They did an unbelievable job creating the energy,” he said.
All three phases scored for the Bulldogs with touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams.
On offense, quarterback Blake Shapen debuted the new scheme with a 15 of 20 showing as the Baylor transfer found the end zone three times through the air and had 247 yards. On the ground, Shapen led the team with seven carries for 44 yards and a rushing score.
“I felt like it was a good day for us,” Shapen said. “There are obviously some things we can clean up and get better at, but overall it was a great start to the season. I’m just thankful for this opportunity at a new place and I know a lot of guys feel that way.”
The Bulldogs (1-0) had four wide receivers score touchdowns as Jordan Mosely had five catches for 104 yards and a touchdown and Kevin Coleman had five catches for 88 yards and a score. Coleman also had five punt returns for 117 yards.
MSU scored touchdowns on its first two possessions before a rain storm dampened the progress. The Bulldogs were back in the end zone in the second quarter on a Creed Whittemore 41-yard end around and then back-to-back touchdown passes to Coleman from 23 yards away and freshman Mario Craver for 54 yards.
Special teams got in on the mix with a blocked punt from JP Purvis — recovered by Craver — and another true freshman in defensive back Elijah Cannon who had a 51-yard pick-6.
“It’s fun to see those guys go out there and make some plays. It’s a players’ game, players have got to make the plays,” Lebby said. “Fun for our sideline, fun for our guys to be able to see them make plays late in the game like this.”
EKU (0-1) scored a touchdown in the final seconds of the first half but was held scoreless in the final two frames. The Bulldogs allowed 130 second half yards. Despite running 19 more plays than State (76-57) the Colonels were outgained 450-285 with the Bulldogs averaging 7.9 yards per play.
“There are plenty of things that we have to clean up. We’ve got to play better, we’ve got to play cleaner,” Lebby said. “So much good, but so much to clean up. That was the message in the locker room.”
BIG PICTURE
EKU: The Colonels were simply overmatched, but the Colonels have a manageable schedule coming down the line.
Mississippi State: The Bulldogs have been searching for excitement and the team has it – at least for game one. State picked up nearly 500 yards of offense and showed explosiveness on that side of the ball as Lebby’s offense did its thing. There is a rough schedule on the horizon, but it appeared fun again for the Bulldogs.
UP NEXT
Eastern Kentucky travels to Western Kentucky on Sept. 7.
Mississippi State travels to Arizona State on Sept. 7.
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A commercial passenger bus driving through Mississippi on its way to Mexico ran off a highway and overturned early Saturday, killing seven people and injuring dozens. The accident occurred on Interstate 20 east of Vicksburg, CNN reports. A total of 37 people were taken to hospitals in Vicksburg and Jackson, the Mississippi Highway Patrol said. A 6-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister were among those killed, per the AP. “Anytime you have people injured or killed, it’s tragic, but when you have a situation like this where you have multiple fatalities and multiple injuries, it makes it even worse,” said Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace.
The bus, a 2018 Volvo, is owned by Autobuses Regiomontanos, which transports passengers between Mexico and the US, a company spokesperson said. The company is based in Monterrey, Mexico, Miranda Fernandez said. Its website lists several US locations; it’s not clear where the trip had originated. “All of the passengers go through proper immigration checkpoints and must show their passports or visas to enter either Mexico or the United States,” Fernandez told CNN. (More bus accident stories.)
Mississippi
What channel is Mississippi State football vs EKU on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 1 game
Mississippi State football opens the 2024 season with FCS opponent Eastern Kentucky on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium.
The Bulldogs open Year 1 of the Jeff Lebby era with a lot of unknowns. Saturday’s game will be a good chance to find some answers.
Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen will make his first start in maroon and may have a big season in Lebby’s offense.
Here’s how to watch the Mississippi State football vs. Eastern Kentucky game today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
Mississippi State vs. EKU will broadcast nationally via streaming on SEC Network+ and ESPN+ in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. Kevin Fitzgerald and Charlie Strong will call the game from the booth at Davis Wade Stadium. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service.
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 31
- Start time: 5 p.m. CT
The Mississippi State football vs. Eastern Kentucky game starts at 5 p.m. CT Saturday from Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi.
Clarion Ledger reporter Sam Sklar’s prediction: Mississippi State 50, Eastern Kentucky 10
Saturday will be a celebration of sorts for Lebby’s first game. The Bulldogs will come out hungry with something to prove on offense after last season. MSU will grab a big lead early and Blake Shapen won’t need to play a single snap in the fourth quarter.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Aug. 29
- Odds: N/A
- O/U: N/A
- Money line: N/A
- Aug. 31: EKU, 5 p.m. on ESPN+ and SEC Network+
- Sept. 7: at Arizona State, 9:30 p.m. on ESPN
- Sept. 14: Toledo, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2 or ESPNU
- Sept. 21: Florida, 11 a.m. on ABC or ESPN
- Sept. 28: at Texas, TBD
- Oct. 5: OPEN DATE
- Oct. 12: at Georgia, TBD
- Oct. 19: Texas A&M, TBD
- Oct. 26: Arkansas, TBD
- Nov. 2: UMass, 3:15 p.m. on SEC Network
- Nov. 9: at Tennessee, TBD
- Nov. 16: OPEN DATE
- Nov. 23: Missouri
- Nov. 29: at Ole Miss, 2:30 p.m. on ABC and ESPN+
- Dec. 7: SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, 4 p.m. on ABC
- Record: 0-0
- Aug. 31: Mississippi State, 5 p.m. on ESPN+ and SEC Network+
- Sept. 7: at Western Kentucky, 6 p.m. on ESPN+
- Sept. 14: West Georgia, 5 p.m. on ESPN+
- Sept. 21: Morehead State, 5 p.m. on ESPN+
- Sept. 28: Robert Morris, 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- Oct. 5: OPEN DATE
- Oct. 12: at Southern Utah, 3 p.m. on ESPN+
- Oct. 19: at Abilene Christian, 3 p.m. on ESPN+
- Oct. 26: Utah Tech, 2 p.m. on ESPN+
- Nov. 2: at Tarleton State, 6 p.m. on ESPN+
- Nov. 9: Central Arkansas, 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- Nov. 16: at Austin Peay, 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- Nov. 23: North Alabama, 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- Record: 0-0
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